Table of contents Overview The “Social Hunger” Mechanism Theโโโโโโโโ Hyper-Vigilant Amygdala: A World Turned Hostile The Shrinking Hippocampus: Memory and Learning Under Fire Theโโโโโโโโ Prefrontal Cortex: Losing the “CEO.”ย The Biological Fallout: Cortisol and “Inflammaging” The Sleep Paradox: “Watchman’s Sleep” Can the Brain Heal? Conclusion Overview The ancient world saw social isolation lead to death…